It will soon be sandal time, so get ready to step out with pride!

The days are flying by and it is high time to put away your winter shoes and reach for the summer sandals. But after months of being bundled into thick socks and boots, are your feet up for this sudden exposure?

We tend to forget our feet and seldom stop to pamper them. We expect them to take us everywhere, often in the most unsuitable of footwear, and it’s only if we get a blister or other problem that we even think about what’s happening down at floor level.

So here are three key points to bear in mind if you want to step out with pride this summer:

Daily hygiene: Relax your feet at the end of the day with a ten-minute soak in warm water; if it’s been a particularly long day, add a drop of essential oil, mint or rosemary essence to the water. Then wash with a refreshing soap and dry carefully, taking special care between the toes.

Maximum moisturiser: The daily application of moisturising cream or lotion is a perfect opportunity for a gentle massage of the soles and ankles, too. Exfoliate once a week and use a pumice stone or foot file on hard skin areas – but don’t over-do it!

Keep nails trim: Experts recommend cutting toenails straight across to prevent in-growing toenails. Finish off any irregularities and give the final shape using an emery board.

Scholl Footcare Products are available from all Scholl Centres, pharmacies, and supermarkets.  For trade enquiries contact Pharma-cos Ltd on 2144 1870. www.scholl.com.mt